A PROPERTY developer in Huddersfield has predicted that 2013 will see renewed confidence in the housing market.

Brockholes-based Towngate Homes, part of the Conroy Brook Group, also forecast an increase in the number of visitors to its developments, including its new site in Mirfield.

The company commented after a survey by Rightmove reported a 22% rise in the number of properties coming to market during the first two weeks of January against the same period in 2011. Traffic was up by 27% – the highest level recorded for the period since 2008.

Towngate said the improving trend boded well for its Woodsome View development of six luxury four-bedroom detached houses in Mirfield – which has entered its second phase with a new showhome open and ready to view.